Driving Lessons in Aberdeen

Aberdeen provides extensive choice with 13 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors across the city. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons, while three provide intensive courses for accelerated learning. Female driving instructors are available through one school, plus there are 7 independent female driving instructors. The nearby Inverurie test centre shows a promising 54.3% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data.

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Driving schools and instructors in Aberdeen

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Andy Johnston Driving

Andy Johnston Driving

5(14)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Independent instructor who trained with The AA/BSM and passed all tests first time, now operating since January 2024 with a calm, patient coaching style suited to nervous learners, part-trained drivers, and returners. Lessons at £40/hour in a new Volkswagen Polo with dual controls and hill start assist. Block booking options available with 1.5hr or 2hr weekly slots secured in the diary.

ManualEveningsWeekends
16 St Peter's Rd, Newtonhill, Stonehaven AB39 3RGView school
Automatic Driving School Aberdeen

Automatic Driving School Aberdeen

5(403)

Female instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons with 200+ five-star Google reviews. Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Persian, making this school particularly welcoming for international learners or those more comfortable in their native language. Services include mock tests, car hire for exam day, motorway and dual carriageway training, and theory test support.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Persian
30 Laurelwood Ave, Aberdeen AB25 3SLView school
Streets Ahead Aberdeen

Streets Ahead Aberdeen

5(104)
10hrs for £600

Grade A instructor offering 90-minute lessons at £62 (manual) or £72 (automatic), with block deals from £360 for 6 lessons. Intensive courses available from £1,400 to £2,800 depending on hours, and early morning slots available for learners needing to fit lessons around work or college.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
13 Ashdale Dr, Westhill AB32 6LPView school
Aberdrive

Aberdrive

5(61)90% pass rate

Scotland's Driving Instructor of the Year (2024) with a 90% pass rate—nearly double the national average—and consistent 5-star reviews from students. Specialises in nervous learners with a calm, non-judgmental approach, offering 90-minute lessons tailored to individual needs. Semi-intensive (42 hours over 6 weeks) and intensive courses (42 hours over 6 days) available for those with test dates booked.

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
14 Corse Wynd, Kingswells, Aberdeen AB15 8TPView school
Learner 2 Licence

Learner 2 Licence

5(55)
6hrs for £250

Structured lessons with subject-based plans and driver records help you track progress and pass first time—most pupils succeed on their first attempt. Choose 1.5-hour (£65) or 2-hour (£85) lessons, or book 6 hours for £250 with block discounts. Free theory test tuition via Theory Test Pro is included, plus flexible pickup from work, home, uni, or school.

Manual
34 Wellside Wynd, Kingswells, Aberdeen AB15 8EZView school
Jan's Automatic Driving School

Jan's Automatic Driving School

5(5)

Jan Uhlar specializes in automatic driving lessons with a track record of first-time passes, including one student who passed with only one fault in three months. Students consistently praise his patience and ability to work with anxious drivers, creating a supportive learning environment tailored to individual pace and confidence levels. Flexible scheduling and extra lessons near test day are included to ensure you're fully prepared.

Automatic
24 Corunna Rd, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8DUView school
Roadwise Driver Training

Roadwise Driver Training

4.9(168)

Pass rates consistently above the national average, backed by six consecutive years of best-rated driving school awards (2015–2021). In-house instructors only—no outsourcing—with a focus on tailoring lessons to your pace and learning style. A Community Interest Company where profits support Aberdeen Foyer's work tackling youth homelessness.

ManualAutomatic
Sir Ian Wood House, Hareness Rd, Aberdeen AB12 3LEView school
En Route Driving Ltd

En Route Driving Ltd

4.9(61)

Specialises in intensive fast pass courses designed for learners who thrive on hands-on practice and can commit to focused, full-day training blocks—ideal if you're aiming to pass within 8–9 days. In-car training includes practical test booking and re-test at no additional charge for first attempts. Standard lessons also available at flexible times across Aberdeen, Westhill, Peterculter, and Banchory, with pricing available upon request.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Woodside, Aberdeen AB24 2QUView school
Kate Dunn School of Motoring

Kate Dunn School of Motoring

4.4(21)72% pass rate
10hrs for £420

72% first-time pass rate with a patient, friendly teaching approach. Lessons from £66 for 1½ hours or £420 for a 10-hour block, with flexible pickup and dropoff across the area. Member of the Aberdeen Driving Association and Driving Instructors Association since 2005.

Manual
11 Seafield Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 7YBView school
Polski Instruktor Jazdy w Aberdeen

Polski Instruktor Jazdy w Aberdeen

Block bookings available

Polish instructor specialising in safe driving techniques, with particular emphasis on accident prevention as the foundation for test success. Offers door-to-door service, test car usage included, and Pass Plus courses available. Competitive pricing with discounts for block bookings.

ManualTest car available
Speaks Polish
466 Great Northern Rd, Woodside, Aberdeen AB24 2BAView school
The Aberdeen Driving Academy

The Aberdeen Driving Academy

5(10)
Manual
305 Broomhill Rd, Aberdeen AB10 7LRView school
Robek School of Motoring

Robek School of Motoring

5(4)
Manual
94 Newburgh Cres, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB22 8SUView school
Kloska Driving School

Kloska Driving School

Manual
27 MacKay Rd, Aberdeen AB12 5HSView school

Block booking

Best block deals in Aberdeen

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops.

  1. Learner 2 Licence

    £2506 hrs

    £41.67/hr

    Block rate
  2. Kate Dunn School of Motoring

    £42010 hrs

    £42/hr

    Block rate
  3. Streets Ahead Aberdeen

    £60010 hrs

    £60/hr

    Block rate

Intensive courses in Aberdeen

Want to pass fast?

3 Aberdeen schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Aberdeen Test Centres and Pass Rates

Scotland's twelve centres handled 64,702 tests from 2024 to 2025, with a 44.6% average pass rate that's notably below the national average. Lanark stands out with an impressive 55% pass rate thanks to its quieter rural roads and less congested test routes, while Glasgow Shieldhall struggles at just 37.7% due to heavy traffic and complex urban junctions around the industrial areas. Automatic learners generally perform well, with Lanark showing 53.1% automatic pass rates. Women achieve 44.2% overall compared to men at 45.8%. The challenging urban centres like Glasgow and Hamilton drag down the regional average, while smaller towns like Lanark and Livingston offer better prospects.

51%

Aberdeen South (Cove)

4,807 tests taken
Women53.0%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.0%
43%

Aberdeen North

1,724 tests taken
Women44.4%
Men42.0%
Automatic38.2%

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